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  • James Wallace avatar

    Relating To God's "other" Ministers Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 10, 2022
     | 1,741 views

    How should we relate to human government and governing authorities. In the New Testament's most complete explanation of this issue, God has some surprising news for us!

    How are we Christians to relate to human government and governing authorities? This morning we come to the ultimate passage in the New Testament which addresses this issue, which is relevant nearly every day of our lives. We face this issue every time we drive some place, whether we obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    David's Heart

    Contributed by Seong Oh on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,137 views

    What do we learn from David’s Life?

    1. There is a man of whom God said: ¡°This is a man after my own heart.¡± 2. What a great expression and admiration from God that we can have, ¡®This is a man after my own heart.¡¯ Wow! 3. Who is this guy? His name is David. 4. I¡¯ve put a lot of thought into this issue of what made God love David ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Highly Favored

    Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 37,294 views

    In sports this phrase means absolutely nothing…you may by highly favored and go into the game and find yourself the object of an incredible defeat. When you are favored and you get defeated they call that an upset. In God, being favored is part of the pa

    “Highly Favored” In sports this phrase means absolutely nothing…you may by highly favored and go into the game and find yourself the object of an incredible defeat. When you are favored and you get defeated they call that an upset. In God, being favored is part of the package, and you never fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pleasing Worship

    Contributed by Chad Ballard on Feb 15, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 13,734 views

    What happened when Hezekiah invited all of Judah to church?

    Pleasing Worship 2 Chronicles 30:1-26 Chad H. Ballard Introduction An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. "Well," said the farmer, "it was good. They did something different, however. They sang praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,668 views

    Series of 9 Sermons for Advent on the fruits of the spirit. Sermon 7 of 9

    4th Sunday in Advent Service December 22, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming with Faithfulness I. Remember God’s faithfulness to us II. Reflect God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Submission, The Key To Exaltation

    Contributed by Stephen Acheson on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 11,108 views

    Living a submissive life is the secret to being happy.

    SUBMISSION, THE KEY TO EXALTATION Luke 14:11 INTRODUCTION: "Trust and obey for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey." Last week I talked about living a "Thankful Life." This week I’d like to follow up the same idea with a sermon entitled "Submission - the Key to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Distressed But Not Defeated

    Contributed by James May on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,172 views

    A sermon of encouragement to Christians and prayer for our country and those who lost loved ones in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

    Distressed But Undefeated! Victory Temple Wed., 9/12/01 – Day after the World Trade Center Attacks Our hearts are heavy on this day. Yesterday, September 11, 2001, the peace, safety and security of our nation were shattered when a group of terrorists attacked several important targets is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,387 views

    A Christian worldview is part of living in step with the Spirit

    The Big Picture: Walking By The Spirit Bible Reading: Galatians 5: 16-25 Deuteronomy 30: 15-20 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Anthony was caught in a gulf between two worlds. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Came To Set Us Free

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 29,657 views

    This sermon addresses those times when we feel as though God might have forgotten about us and our desire for freedom.

    JESUS CAME TO SET US FREE Text: Luke 4:14-21 The scripture that Jesus read in the synagogue was a message of hope that Jesus told them was going to be fulfilled in their hearing. It just so happens that when Jesus read this scripture, it was during the time of JUBILEE. Jubilee goes all the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,865 views

    Why do we need to observe the Lord’s supper.

    "THE LORD’S SUPPER" INTRODUCTION 1. An act of worship in which we engage each Sunday is The Lord’s Supper... a. Known also as The Communion (1 Co 10:16) and The Breaking Of Bread (Ac 2:42) b. Today, some refer to it as The Eucharist, from the Greek eucharisteo, "giving of thanks", ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choose Your Model (Church) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 5,511 views

    How do you measure the greatness of a church? Adapted from a sermon by John Maxwell.

    Stewardship is a Choice Series II Cor. 8:1-5; 9: 6-15 January 11, 2004 * Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois (A message adapted from Dr. John C. Maxwell) Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: The card reads "Stewardship is a Choice: God has given me special gifts and resources to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Difference

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    Peter and Judas are very much alike! Both are apostles. Both rise up the ladder of success -- Peter the spokesman of apostles and Judas the treasurer. And both deny and betray Christ. The difference is -- to whom to they turn in their darkest moments?

    The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is full of meaning. It is a spiritual food that nourishes our souls. It is a part of worship Christ commands of us. It is an experiencing of the presence of Christ in a real and tangible way. It is something we do as a community – we never ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Prophetic Parables Of Matthew 13

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,401 views

    The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.”

    The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.” This statement clearly looks back to the preceding chapter, where Matthew records Israel’s rejection of their King. At the beginning of Matthew 12 we find the Pharisees ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    This Is Bad! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,352 views

    God has good in mind when He messes up our lives.

    THIS IS BAD! Matthew 1:18-25 S: Joseph Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: GOD HAS GOOD IN MIND WHEN HE MESSES UP OUR LIVES. ?: How? How is this observed with Joseph? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Joseph what God has in mind when He intervenes in our lives. The _____ aspect of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happily Harassed Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,722 views

    Happy are those harassed for the faith.

    Because we are enjoying so much religious freedom here in our country, we tend to forget about persecuted Christians elsewhere in the world. In a Southern Baptist Convention, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said, “As we celebrate our freedom here today, we’re mindful that too many people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist